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Curiosity as to the book at last induced him to get up off the bed.

And again, "The important question now is—what of the book? Will they print it?

It had come over me last night that W. had forgotten his Horticultural Hall speech from the book—and

Nellie makes the question keener—what of the book? Will they print it?"

I suggested that we might delay the book beyond his birthday, "But no—I guess we can do it—make the date

Was a little afraid they might delay it beyond the issue of the book (in which it also appears)—"which

One funny thing about book is, its O'Connor preface, appearing here before in O'Connor's own book!

made up my mind to have 'November Boughs' printed in the same style, and then have copies of the two books

But for the present, no doubt, 'Good-Bye' is our book—we must center on that."

W. said, "I thought to add a good deal to it—make it a page (had plenty: it has gone into the book),

couple of good negatives were secured, and then the old man was assisted back to his bedroom, his books

he writes a short sketch or poem, all of which are hurried off to the publishers of his forthcoming book

saints, sailors, laborers, carpenters, pilots—goes liberal-footed everywhere—has no erudition—reads books

I had left on my first trip the old scrap-book containing Ingersoll's "Burns."

Ingersoll in the back office—several clerks at work upon books spread about the floor—Ingersoll rapidly

"Now you are here, Traubel, you can tell me what you want for your book—I can write it—understand it,

Morris came to tell me he had been up to Lippincott's to see Harry Walsh.

And she was a literary woman, long ago—has written books, I think.

He also sent me an order for a book for some lady—a five-dollar book—which I at once sent off.

Had he read by the books? "No—only by my good sense."

"Then I am wrong—for the book is right."

"This is another error—I just hit it there in the book—there"—pointing to the bed where the book lay

I asked, "Is the book ready?" "No—not quite—I am pegging away at it the best I can."

never thought of Buck's $10 again till three or four days later, when I opened my long memorandum book

So I carried Buck's $10 in my memo book till Nov. 28, when your call came and, putting $5 more with it

He got up—went painfully round the table, reached underneath to his memorandum book, from which, opening

W. said, "That book has peculiar value.

They will give us proof Monday.W. gave me $22 check for Oldach—books just bound and sheets folded for

Referring to books spread out on the other side of the room: "It seems to me the print of these is better

shorter bits and speeches of the last two years; also, in an appendix (partly to fill out, as the book

housekeeper and nurse, in Mickle street, Camden, New Jersey, retains buoyant sprits, sells his own books

W. said, "I sent them copies of my leather-covered book: did they get them?"

I cautioned him not to give out any of the just-bound books till they were numbered, and he promised

I referred to "the book, or the person, called 'Leaves of Grass,'" Bob's notable line, W. exclaiming:

And further, "I had another order for a book today—sold another book, rather.

dollars—a gift—and Johnston writes on his own hook to say that it might be well for me to send the man a book

, which I did—one of the leather books."

"You did right: I want to stand by the punctuation of the book—but I did not compare these galleys with

the book—simply read and made the changes as my common sense commanded."

I had read from the book—he, as he insisted, from his "good sense"—and he had frequently changed the

He wants another copy of the big book. Had one yesterday, you remember?

"I am sorry for my imprisonment—but glad I have a good prison," etc., with a laugh.

"I had quite a big order today for books—four of the six-dollar books—and all the way from Australia,

"I sent off the four Melbourne books. Yes, sent it by Adams.

Bush bought copy of Bucke's book.

Had been clearing up things: a great mass of books and papers thrown confusedly on the bed.

And you," turning to Stafford—"when you see Harry tell him I shall have an Ingersoll pamphlet for him

Harry is an Ingersoll admirer. The pamphlet is even now being printed, I suppose."

Afterwards, "The article as it appears in the book is different from the article in the magazine, where

Then, "It is a plume for us, that someone abroad should have bought 100 sets of sheets of the big book

W. asked what would be a good name for such a man as guarded and sold books—was there a name.

combine them both in perfect musical harmony.I see in Critic (Nov 29 I think) accounts of yr forthcoming book

wished this, and said he would remember.Speaking of Symonds' "Dante" he said, "The best part of the book

"Did I tell you," he asked, "that William's book is to be printed?

Atlantic Monthly people propose to first use 'The Brazen Android' in the magazine, then to produce the book

The book to include my preface." I had offered to Mrs. O'Connor to read proofs.

the negative was put into good hands—for I know it needs powerfulness—generosity: as in the ink of a book

prints we beat the foreigners out of their boots, but in the daily journals, they beat us—and in their books

We put the pictures under heavy weights of books to press them.

As to the book itself, he was "satisfied": it had fulfilled much if not all that he had hoped.

We put them under a mass of books under the table to flatten them.

(The book in my hands was L. of G.)It certainly isn't worth a place "on your walls," but it may serve

"Not definitively—but enough to know he is willing to handle the book. I think I may risk that."

And further, "I am willing to push the book right through now: I give it over to your hands."

Spent some time at Ferguson's this afternoon, arranging to have book go to press next week.

(as he seemed bent on a narrow margin) that we should print the book as Rolleston's fine soft edition

Told him result of my quest of McKay, who is of course willing to take the book, will arrange imprint

Simply to have kept afloat long enough to bring this book where it is."

I have been in a kind of prison, & I hardly over-stated the case.

the grip, but through it all, sick as I have been, I have still gone to the office.In regard to the book

Bush sends me a check for $20 for Whitman fund and inquires in letter for price of leather pocket-book

I think we should send him the book."

W. desires 50 copies of the book in sheets "for distribution among the fellows."

this.W. was "very much attracted by the idea of the golden wedding" of his neighbors, and sent in a book—with

their sincere appreciation of his gift to them upon the fiftieth Anniversary of their wedding of his books

Book is on press. Brought him a sample signature. He looked at it, he said, "with a great delight."

"I knew a young man in Washington—a bright fellow—noblest impulses—loved good books, good things—loving

We can use it in the little books.

tomorrow—perhaps to get photo negative—better for use in processed pictures.I had brought W. four copies of book

But the printing of the book—oh! it is a success. You must tell Brown I think so."

Renewed talk of printing of the book, which "more and more satisfies our best expectations."

A while after he remarked, "I shall send a copy of the book off to Addington Symonds tonight—the first

I showed Bush a copy of the book and asked W. if he still felt satisfied with it?

Says, "I continue to read my own book with the greatest admiration"—the press-work and paper so good

Living out in Germantown—had come to McKay's to get an old edition of one of his own books.

Said, "I have sent copies of the book to Tennyson, Symonds, Johnston (at Bolton), Kennedy."

I left copy of book with McKay and got receipt for it. He disputes the correctness of W.'

He will get 1500 copies printed—1000 for the books—the rest for his use. He discussed it with me.

"By the way, I have sent a copy of the book to Sarrazin, too—put a five-cent stamp on it.

Gilchrist took a photo of graveyard—the one drawn by Pennell for Bucke's book.

Kennedy, asking for letters for 31st.Got rough figures from Ferguson showing his total bill for both books

A great, sturdy splendid fellow there—Harry of the Wind—cutting a straight way—parting them right and

He said that in writing Ferguson he had "taken occasion to commend the printing of the book."

W. remarked, "I think all the fellows will like the book—they all say high words for it.

which will make it equal, in attractiveness, to any of your books.

I showed him Bucke's letter to me in which he says the book took a week to reach him.

My name has no place there—it is not my book—I have nothing to do with it.

The whole book was no affair of mine."

interpretation of Ingersoll's statement that "in the year 1855 the American people knew but little of books

"It is a damnable piece out of the book Miss Nancy—a stupid critical literalism.

Who would take it that the American people absolutely read no books—none?

Would send him a copy of the book. "We must show him we love him."

I had written Chubb about the two books—sheets—of "Good-Bye" and "November Boughs"—charged $2.25.

Commenced handling the books—"In spite of Dave, I will put these two in one."

And when Dave took hold of the book, I easily understood his motive in making it an exact counterpart

The "Good-Bye/November Boughs" volume might be like the big book, with a paper label.

"I sent the books today—two copies," he said.

The shame of the suppressing here of America's greatest book is still not wiped out of existence.

Too late for book, of course. Exceedingly friendly talk together.

must leave it to others to thank you for your immense services to your country & to humanity—in your book

Left with him Ferguson's bill—in all $192—for both books.

Also gave him five dollars for the Fels book, for which Joe came in today.Talked with W. about my marriage

He gave me sheets of "Good-Bye" for Stoddart—with them a note on the reverse of a notice of the book

Bannen Morris Lychenheim Harry M Fritzinger Paulina M.

Soon the fellows commenced to float in—Morris, Frank Williams, Eakins, O'Donovan, Harry Walsh, etc. etc

Black (short-hander) who took my cues from time to time—eating meanwhile—his book on his knee, unseen

stead—inviting, protesting, amplifying; being drunk to and drinking; his powerful defense of Bucke's book

Everybody seemed content—Brinton eloquent, Harry Walsh, Tom (Tom read several of the letters with great

W. on the bed and with him there the two books for Chubb—made up and stamped—and a letter for Dr.